Idioms help you sound more natural in English. They make your speaking clear, strong, and confident. This dictionary is made for idioms learners. You can search any idiom easily. You can also learn idioms from A to Z. Topics are simple too, such as daily life, work, money, time, emotions, relationships, health, travel, nature, and weather.
Each idiom has a simple meaning. It also has a clear definition. You will also see an easy sentence for real conversation. The goal is not to memorize everything at once. Learn a few idioms daily. Read the sentence. Understand the meaning. Then try to use the idiom when you speak.
This dictionary helps you build better vocabulary. It also helps you understand English expressions faster. Use it daily and improve your idioms step by step.
miss the point
to fail to understand the point.
I’m afraid you missed the point. Let me explain it again.
mixed bag
a varied collection of people or things. (Refers to a bag of game brought home after a day’s hunting.)
The new pupils are a mixed bag—some bright, some positively stupid.
moment of truth
the point at which someone has to face the reality or facts of a situation.
The moment of truth is here. Turn over your exam papers and begin.
money for jam and money for old rope
payment for very little; money very easily obtained. (Informal.)
Baby-sitting is money for jam if the child does not wake up.
money is no object and expense is no object
it does not matter how much something costs.
Please show me your finest car. Money is no object.
money talks
money gives one power and influence to help get things done or get one’s own way. (Informal.)
Don’t worry, I have a way of getting things done. Money talks.
monkey business
peculiar or out of the ordinary activities, especially mischievous or illegal ones.
There’s been some monkey business in connection with the firm’s accounts.
More fool you!
You are extremely foolish!
More fool you for agreeing to lend John money.
more’s the pity
it is a great pity or shame; it is sad.
Jack can’t come, more’s the pity.
move heaven and earth to do something
to make a major effort to do something.
“I’ll move heaven and earth to be with you, Mary,” said Bill.
much ado about nothing
a lot of excitement about nothing. (This is the title of a play by Shakespeare.)
All the commotion about the new law turned out to be much ado about nothing.
much of a muchness
very alike or similar; not much different.
I don’t mind whether we go to the restaurant in the high street or the one by the cinema. They’re much of a muchness.
much sought after
wanted or desired very much.
This kind of crystal is much sought after. It’s very rare.
mum’s the word
don’t spread the secret. (Informal.)
Don’t tell anyone what I told you. Remember, mum’s the word.
How To Use Idioms Dictionary
- You can use this dictionary in different ways. Start with the idioms you hear often in movies, conversations, or online posts. Search them here and understand their real meaning. Then read the example sentence and try to speak your own sentence.
- You can also learn idioms by topic. Choose daily life idioms for normal conversation. Choose work and business idioms for office English. Choose money, time, emotion, relationship, health, travel, nature, and weather idioms to improve your topic-based vocabulary.
- A good way to learn is to save your favorite idioms in a notebook. Write the idiom, its meaning, and your own sentence. Review them after a few days. This will help you remember them better.
- Do not use idioms everywhere. Use them only when they fit the situation. The goal is to sound natural, not forced.
- Keep learning slowly. A few useful idioms daily can improve your English speaking a lot.
Here’s a separate section for kids: 100 Common Idioms for Kids
FAQs about Idioms Dictionary
An idiom is a group of words with a special meaning. You cannot always understand it by translating each word.
Type the full idiom or any main word in the search box. The dictionary will show matching idioms with meaning and sentence.
Start with a few idioms daily. Read the meaning, understand the sentence, and try to make your own sentence.
Yes. You can learn idioms by topics like daily life, work, money, time, emotions, relationships, health, travel, nature, and weather.
Yes. The meanings and sentences are written in simple English, so beginners can understand and practice easily.
Idioms help you sound more natural in English. Use them in the right situation to make your speaking more confident.
No. Use idioms only when they fit the situation. The goal is to sound natural, not forced.
